HONEY TOFU BITES WITH QUINOA SALAD

Written By Chloe Willett
 

MAIN – HONEY TOFU BITES WITH QUINOA SALAD

 

PREP: 15 min

COOK: 20 min

TOTAL: 35 min

SERVES: 4

 

INGREDIENTS

Honey Tofu Bites

  • 500g firm tofu, cubed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ cup soy sauce (reduced salt)

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)

  • 1 tbsp ginger root, finely grated

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tbsp water

 

Quinoa Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Quinoa Salad

    • ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped

    • ⅓ cup carrots, finely chopped

    • ⅓ cup bell peppers, chopped

    • ⅓ cup red onions, chopped

    • ⅓ cup cucumbers, chopped

  • Lemon Garlic Dressing

    • ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped

    • 3 cloves garlic

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • 3 tbsp lemon/lime juice

    • 1 tbsp vinegar

 

 

METHOD

Honey Tofu Bites

1.     Make Marinade: In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and grated ginger root, and mix until well-combined.

2.     Add tofu cubes to marinade and make sure each is well-coated. Let it marinate between 15-30 min.

3.     Preheat a saucepan and spray with olive oil.

4.     Lay out the tofu cubes and lightly panfry cubes, turning them occasionally, until each side is crispy and slightly golden. Once cooked, set aside.

5.     Mix leftover marinade sauce with cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour into a small saucepan. Boil the sauce at medium heat for 1-2 min, stirring frequently, or until it starts to bubble.

6.     When done cooking, place into serving dish and pour sauce as desired.

 

Quinoa Salad

1.     Perfect Quinoa: Rinse and drain quinoa. In a medium pan, add drained quinoa with water and salt. Bring to boil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 min or until water is absorbed. Let it cool and fluff quinoa with a fork.

2.     Lemon Garlic Dressing: in a clean bowel, combine parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Mix thoroughly.

3.     Salad Component: in a clean large bowl, add cooled cooked quinoa, carrot, bell peppers, onions, cucumber, and cilantro with dressing. Mix until combined.

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION

ENERGY: 537 kcal (2247 kJ)

PROTEIN: 25.18 g

TOTAL CARBS: 55.8 g

SUGARS: 24.6 g

FIBRE: 7.3 g

TOTAL FAT: 23.4 g

SATURATED FAT: 3.5 g

SODIUM: 1083 mg

CALCIUM: 413 mg

IRON: 5.2 mg

 

 
Chloe Willett
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